PhD Position in Autonomous Robotics - TU Munich

The Autonomous Systems Lab at TU Munich, led by Professor Klaus Weber, has an opening for a fully-funded PhD position in autonomous robotics. TU Munich is Germany's leading technical university and one of Europe's top research institutions, with strong ties to the German automotive and tech industry. The research project focuses on developing robust perception and decision-making systems for autonomous robots operating in real-world environments. You will work on integrating computer vision, reinforcement learning, and classical robotics to create robots that can generalize to novel situations. The lab has collaborations with BMW, Bosch, and several robotics startups. Germany offers a unique working environment with no tuition fees, strong work-life balance culture, and excellent career prospects in Europe's largest economy. The position is funded under the DFG (German Research Foundation) and comes with a TV-L E13 salary (approximately EUR 3,500-4,000/month). Munich is a vibrant, international city with excellent public transportation, stunning alpine surroundings, and a thriving tech startup scene.